Programme overview
SFSA 2023 hosted 26 pre-forum side events that took place from 4 to 6 December, and, on 7 to 8 December, 55 parallel panel sessions took place with discussions spread over 9 tracks and 77 individual exhibition booths were available for viewing and engagement within the CSIR ICC.
Theme
The theme for the Forum was Igniting Conversations About Science – People, Partnerships, Priorities for the Decadal Plan.
Sub-themes
- The future of society-technology and democracy
- STI-enabling inclusive and sustainable development
- Building human capabilities in STI
- Innovation-shaping the industry of tomorrow
- Enhancing STI capabilities for Africa’s development
- Economic and science diplomacy
- Science communication / journalism
- Shaping humanity
- Science for social justice